Alex Watson
Professional info
I completed my Digital Media Design course at the University of Arts London in 2012, for which I received a distinction. Since then I have partaken in internships at Bluw and Matrix APA where I worked on various projects from packaging artwork to product design using Illustrator and was fortunate enough to have some of my designs chosen by ASOS, River Island and HMV.
I also worked for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development on a freelance basis for 5 years, using Photoshop to create web elements to be used across their website to promote various products and exhibitions.
Currently I work for Fusion Media, a PR agency focusing on endurance sports. I work with clients including Strava, Ribble and Proviz to design and create PR reports on a bi-weekly and monthly basis. I as assist in the design of presentations for pitches to new clients such as Red Bull, as well as creating promotional material for brands such as Ribble. I also keep track of media coverage obtained for our clients on a daily basis.
Work experience
Designer & Team Assistant - Fusion Media
1 Quality Ct, London WC2A 1HR
November 2016 - Present
Work duties and responsibilities:
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Using Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite to write and design bi-weekly progress reports to show clients, such as Strava, the impact of press coverage that we have achieved.
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Designing presentations for pitches to potential new clients such as Red Bull.
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Online media sweeps to research past coverage of clients and competitors.
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Designing promotional material for the Cycle to Work scheme.
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Communicating with partners across Europe to help generate reports.
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Keeping the Fusion Media Website up to date.
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General office management.
Freelancer - Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
151 The Broadway, London, Wimbledon, Greater London SW19 1JQ
October 2011 - October 2016
Work duties and responsibilities:
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Design website banners for various departments that promote their events
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Liaise with clients to discuss any potential issues with the chosen creative and to find suitable solutions.
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Make sure that the brand guidelines are followed for each design and that the campaign-specific look and feel is reflected across digital and print media.
Graphic Design Intern - Matrix APA
51 Clapham High Street, London SW4 7TL
January 2014 – May 2014
Work duties and responsibilities:
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Creating computer visuals of potential new product designs to show clients.
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Mocking up counter display units for Children In Need products.
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Attending client meetings to discuss the progression of projects and discuss any changes in direction that may be taken.
Graphic Design Intern - Bluw
220 Queenstown Road, London SW8 4LP
March 2013 – January 2014
Work duties and responsibilities:
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Creating presenters displaying a range of products to be emailed to potential buyers.
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Generating specifications for new products that could be sent to the factories in China to create samples.
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Creating mock-ups of new packaging designs for various products, some of which went on to be sold in retailers including Urban Outfitters, ASOS and River Island.
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Working on product and packaging artwork for a range of products such as socks, gadgets and home wares.
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Product photography and image retouching
Special Needs Teaching Assistant - Southfields Community College
333 Merton Road, London SW18 5JU
September 2008 – July 2011
Work duties and responsibilities:
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Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour
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Establish and maintain relationships with individuals and groups
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Support pupils during learning activities
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Assist in preparing learning environment
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Observe and report on pupil performance
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Promote social and emotional development of pupils
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Support maintenance of pupil safety
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Provide literacy/numeracy support to allow access to curriculum
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Liaising with other team members and parents in a professional manner
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
University of the Arts London
272 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7EY
October 2010 - June 2012
FdA Digital Media Design - Distinction
University of Roehampton
Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PU
September 2005 - June 2008
BA (Hons) History and Anthropology - 2.1